METROMIX.COM-REVIEW, April 2000

Sound and style:
This four-piece is doing its darndest to keep the Americana faith with this new full length CD. Led by singer, guitarist and producer Tom Colton and his earnest, Elvis-without-the-drugs meets Roy Orbison voice, the Kowboys deliver a polished folk, country and rock mix. In the tradition of classic country, the story's the thing in each song.

“Albuquerque Rose” remembers a sweet old love, while "Fire in the Hole" tells the tale of working on the railroad. The musicianship sparkles with Brian Tedeschi on lead and rhythm guitars, Dave Piper on bass and Keith Daproza on percussion. They can turn on the blue collar charm, as in "Born in Boston," or lead you to two-step, as in "Runnin' Outta Town." The final track, "Dear Starlight," flows methodically, with a mandolin adding a sense of dream-like departure from the modern world.
 
Recording quality:
Recorded and mastered at Star Trax Recording in Crestwood, some songs have a muted quality, but otherwise clear and strong.
 
Bottom line:
By the end of the album, Colton's voice may be a little too predictable, but this doesn't really detract as each song conjures visions of the West, complete with tumbleweeds and tangerines. --Lisa Phillips